Labels

Inks and IML Handle HPP for Guacamole Pack

Spanish producer of fruit- and vegetable-based juices and sauces Avomix selected shelf-life improving high-pressure processing (HPP) technology for its Fresh Mix product range, specifically its guacamole.

October 19, 2021

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 306

Controls & Machine Components

Vacuum Technology Solves Palletizing Challenge

While palletizing corrugated cases is a regular automation application, doing so in a cold room that is regularly hosed with water to stay clean is especially challenging.

October 19, 2021

Capping

Apex Filling Supports Empowering Women in Manufacturing

Apex Filling Systems

Apex Filling Systems CEO Alicia Cannon will be the keynote speaker for an upcoming N.E.W (Non-Traditional Employment for Women) Conference.

October 18, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Reimagining Sustainable Packaging through Collaboration

Incorporating more sustainable options into CPG packaging is both a necessity and a challenge. Read about current initiatives to innovate new materials, improve recycling systems, and get closer to a circular economy.

October 18, 2021

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Jim Navin, Founder of Spee-Dee Passes Away

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.

Mr. Navin passed away on October 15, 2021 at the age of 83.

October 18, 2021

Controls & Machine Components

Bringing Flexibility to Breakpack Production

Advanced controls let this maker of banding equipment bring a whole new level of quick-change flexibility to manufacturers delivering ‘breakpacks’ to their retailer customers.

October 18, 2021

Flexibles

Recyclable Paper Mailers

ProAmpac

ProAmpac launches the ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailers. These curbside recyclable mailers have up to 70% lower water absorption versus a standard kraft paper mailer.

October 15, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Bunting Acquires MagDev

Bunting

Bunting acquired MagDev Ltd., a UK-based magnet and magnetic assembly manufacturer. This acquisition will expand the range of magnetic solutions and technical expertise Bunting is able to offer as a global magnetics group.

October 15, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Opens New Packaging Film Extrusion Facility

Sustainability figures prominently in both the new Andersen, S.C., building and the materials produced within it as part of Pregis’ 2021 $140 million capex investment in new production capabilities.

October 15, 2021

Capping

Hirotoshi Shibuya, President of Shibuya Corp. Passes Away

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation

Shibuya Hoppmann announces the passing of Hirotoshi Shibuya the president of its parent company, Shibuya Corp.

October 15, 2021

Sustainability

Getting Noticed: Holiday Pringles, Wine Pouches, and Tony's Chocolate

ThePackHub

The importance of creating impactful and noticeable packaging continues to create a point of difference. See a few examples from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

October 14, 2021

Flexibles

BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen VFFS Machine For Intelligent Sanitary Bagging

This next-generation design of vertical form fill seal machines was developed through customer interviews for intelligent, sanitary bagging.

October 13, 2021

Sustainability

Tetra Pak Expands Production of Plant-based Coatings for Aseptic Cartons to North America

Tetra Pak Inc.

As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to its Denton, Tex. converting plant.

October 13, 2021